Man on Fire

This is the most sedate, focused, and emotionally resonant film that Tony Scott probably ever made. It’s also got those same hallmarks that have held back most of Scott’s other better efforts: namely some issues in the backend of the script that he shot without, seeming, much question. It kind of descends into revenge porn while leaving its emotional resonance behind until it tries to grasp at it in the final moments once more. It’s a disconnect that takes what should have been Scott elevati...